Category: Nova Scotia

Thriving best in a damp climate, balsam fir is common throughout the Maritimes, especially on the Cape Breton uplands. It grows to around 18 m (59 ft.) tall and 0.3 m – 0.6 m (1 ft. – 2 ft.) What is the most common tree in Nova Scotia? Common Native Trees of Nova Scotia northern […]

Q: When is the best time to go apple picking in Nova Scotia? Nova Scotia has an amazing climate for growing apples. It is best to come in late September early October. This is when all of the apples growing in our U-Pick will be ripe and ready to pick! What month are apples ready […]

Average choke cherry cover is one of the highest of any flooded forest in Nova Scotia. Alternate-leaved dogwood, red-osier dogwood and cow-parsnip also occur more frequently than in other flooded forests. Is dogwood native to Nova Scotia? The pagoda dogwood is a native tree that grows eight to 10 metres tall and has a unique […]

Yes, you can get a prescription online or request a sick note during virtual care visit in Nova Scotia. To get an online prescription with Maple, simply fill out a short form about the prescription you need. Is Maple app free in Nova Scotia? This program is covered by Nova Scotia Health and is free […]

The legendary Halifax donair consists of thin slices of spiced beef laid on a warm Lebanese pita, topped with diced onion and tomato, and finally, drizzled with the sweet garlicky sauce. What is a donair made of? Background. In Canada, donairs are usually made with beef, though chicken and lamb donairs are also common. There […]

The maple or sugar season begins in Nova Scotia around mid-February and continues until no longer than late April with the tapping of the trees. When should I tap my maple trees 2022? When To Tap Maple Trees. Generally the sap starts to flow between mid-February and mid-March. The exact time of year depends upon […]

The farm is on a south facing slope; they grow 3 varieties (garnet beauty, early red haven, red haven) and together they ripen over about 4-6 weeks. Historically peach trees have a productive 7 year life span in Nova Scotia. However they can continue to produce less reliably for 25 years. What fruit trees grow […]

In Nova Scotia, civil wedding ceremonies can be performed by: a Judge of the Family Court or Provincial Court. a Justice of the Supreme Court. a Staff Justice of the Peace. How do I become a wedding officiant in Nova Scotia? To be able to perform a wedding ceremony, Justices of the Peace (or JPs, […]

12 months. Before you can take the road test, you must have your Learner’s Licence for at least 12 months. How do I get my N off my licence in Nova Scotia? GRADUATED DRIVER LICENCE EXIT COURSE (GDL): New drivers are required to attend this course, to have the “N” removed from your licence. if […]

So if you have over 4+ years of driving experience, and do the 6 hour defensive driver course, you can change your license from 5N to a 5R right away. All you will have to do is go to any Access NS location, provide your license and our defensive driving certificate. How do I get […]